Archive for month: January, 2013

Brooklyn Independent Television features the energy-efficient retrofit condo, 96 St. Marks Avenue, that I consulted on for architect Ken Levenson. See the Passive House Buildings Project Data Sheet for technical information and haus96.com for the marketing website. Located in a historic district in Prospect Heights, this townhouse renovation combines historic preservation and modern technology for a beautiful, comfortable living space with extremely low heating costs. Comfort is assured by the quality of the building fabric and by giving the owner of each unit control over their own heating, air conditioning, and fresh-air ventilation. This type of retrofit serves as a model for future real estate development in New York City and beyond.